North America was also told that TVii, the service that allows users to navigate through their online video subscriptions more easily, will also be available on day-one by downloading an update – however it has now been revealed that this is not the case as the patch is being pushed back to December.

It’s the same for the other video content apps such as Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and Netflix. Although we know TVii will be available at some point in December, Nintendo are being more sketchy with their individual release dates simply saying they will arrive “in the coming weeks”.

Rest assured that it is only the multimedia applications that won’t be available so features such as Miiverse, Wii U Chat, eShop and Wii backward compatibility will all be available from the get-go by downloading the available patch.

Sheer joy at the prospect of finally having the Wii U in a matter of days has blinded me from being upset over something like this - or anything in general. I probably wouldn't have tried TVii out for a couple weeks anyway after tearing into a few of the launch games.

I'm really looking forward to the TVii feature and I want Nintendo to take the time to get it right, BUT I think it is missing a big opportunity by not having it out before Thanksgiving when families come together and get their first look at it.

For the wider public, I still think this is going to be a system seller. (That, and the ability to play some games on the GamePad only.)

For me personally? We won't be digging into this until Christmas. Gotta have it be the big gift that will blow my kids' minds. I just hope I can get my hands on one this weekend and take the stress away.

One more thing on the TVii:
If people start using it for all their TV interactivity, just think of the precedence that gives it in multi-console homes. You always sit down and reach for Nintendo's GamePad first when you sit down.

TVii wasn't a selling feature for me but this does concern me. I mean, a week ago they listed it as a feature available in the day one update. If in less than a week that could change... well, I just hope that this is the only bump, If so, I'm not too bothered.

@Tsuchiya Exactly, I'll be honest I have 1000 wishes for what Nintendo could do to be amazing, but I'm not going to get mad because they arnt doing exactly what I want, I wanted a YouTube app for wii, now it's out so I can cross that one off the list, besides waiting for some of this is actually fun

Simply put, Nintendo sold me on the Wii almost instantly. They have not sold me on the Wii U. We are two days from launch and there are still many details we don't know. In some ways I can see how trickling out details can build excitement, but waiting a week before launch before revealing critical details about the online service? I don't see that as a good thing. So, yes, I would say they botched this launch by poorly communicating information about the console.

After E3 this year I was really excited about it, and almost reserved one then. With the drought of new information, that excitement wore off, and I know I'm not alone in thinking that. If I was rich I would probably still get one at launch, but I can only afford one new console at the moment and I just don't see much of a reason to put down $350 (plus external storage) on a Wii U right now.

Seriously guys,it says December which means 2-6 weeks at most.Its hardly a deal breaker is it?It isn't the sole reason you are buying the console and even if it was,you aren't being made to wait long for it and I'm sure it will arrive in perfect time for Xmas.What about the rest of us outside the US who have been told only that it "plans on bringing it to other territories at some point"?There is obviously good reason for this delay and besides,its just something extra to look forward to!

@Tsuchiya: I think the one who needs to 'calm down and get a grip' is you... in no way did Gamesake's comment warrant that sort of response. I, too, miss the days when a console was absolutely, positively ready to go at launch.

Define "complete" consoles. Does a complete console simply have to play games right away or does it really need all this stuff that isn't even related to gaming? Does it have to have a store right away or social features that everyone might not use? Tell me, what is a "complete" console?

@LZBirdboi Not too far from sell outs here in UK. I know places that have taken down ads for it due to lack of stock and ability to supply pre orders. I got lucky really. I was pretty slack with my pre order, buying mine 2 days ago.

@LZBirdboi - Of course it's gonna sell out at launch, I can't think of a big console launch since the N64 that hasn't. Even the PS3 sold out at launch and it's first year or two was disastrous. They still could have done a better with the launch, and just because it sells out at launch does not mean it will continue to be a big seller like the original Wii.

Its simple really. Nintendo wanted the system out by Black Friday. They dont care if some services arent ready before Christmas since they are thinking that most people won't be playing a Wii U till Christmas.

Its bad planning for the consumer but people have to remember Nintendo just like every company nowadays are in it for the financial gain. Do you know how much money they would lose if the Wii U wasn't launched by Black Friday? Alot more than from angry people because a few apps aren't working by launch.

I tell you what, going by launch day pre-orders, you can call the launch a success. I just don't believe Nintendo explained the console well enough to where everyone "gets it" and wants one like they did with the Wii. Yeah, it will sell out. Hardcore Nintendo fans and people that have to have the newest technology right away will get it day one. But did Nintendo do enough to give this system the momentum the Wii had? I don't think so.

I'm still hopeful since this is not what it's made for but it is a bad sign. Sure it's a fun HD system but it needs stuff like this to compete and they tried to sell it on that so hard. Why the missing features at launch? it's really bad for press especially at this crucial time near thanksgiving. I'm glad I waited; time to sit back and watch what happens. I understand being excited if you dropped alot of money on this but it seems that many of you must not be playing any other HD systems, I don't see what's to be so giddy about.

@GameLord08 - Oookay...that's great. That still doesn't prove the Wii U has the momentum to be as successful as the Wii was. I'm not saying it won't or it can't, just it can't be determined with the launch itself.